The Griffon Bruxellois is a toy dog breed from Brussels, Belgium. It is also called the Brussels Griffon. The name points to the city where the breed originated. The Griffon Bruxellois name can refer to three breeds: the Griffon Bruxellois, Griffon Belge and Petit Brabançon. Their standards are alike apart from differences in coat and colour. Some standards treat these three as varieties of one breed, in a way similar to the Belgian Shepherd Dogs. For someone looking into this breed, that naming distinction is useful: references to a Brussels Griffon may describe one of the three related varieties rather than a single coat and colour type. The listed weight is 3.5.
Who it is for
It may suit someone seeking a toy dog breed and interested in a dog originating in Brussels. Readers comparing breed references should note that the name can cover three varieties with coat and colour differences.
What is good
- Toy dog breed
- Originates in Brussels, Belgium
- Three related varieties are described
- Standards differ by coat and colour
What to know first
- Name may refer to three breeds
- Standards vary by coat and colour
Verdict
The Griffon Bruxellois is a toy dog breed with a clear Belgian origin. Its three-variety naming can matter when identifying the coat and colour type described.
